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Obituary For Willie Ed Gant, Jr.

Willie Gant, Jr. age 74 passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville Tn. on Tuesday, May 5,2020.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, a very devoted wife; Ernestine Gant, mother; Willie Ethel Gant, children; Vernon Dion Gant, Rashalonda (Loretta) Davis, Jermarice Gant, Keonte Gant. Nine beloved bonus children; Theodore Johnson, Archie Davis, Linda Dockery, Sharnice Davis, Renee (Frank) Rashed, Michael (Tomeka) Adams, Kim (Robert) Player, Marcia (Ron) Roberson and Demetris Bailey. Siblings, Alice Thomas, Denise Long, Reverend Ethel (Joseph) Pernell, Camilla Gant. Brothers; “Little Willie Man” Gant and Willie “Man” Gant. Twenty-five grandchildren and Eight great grandchildren. A myriad of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to best friends, Leonard Williams, Michael White and Godmother, Mrs. Susie Robinson.

Public Viewing, Friday, May 15, 2020 at JC Hellum Funeral Chapel from 2-4:00pm.

PLEASE BE MINDFUL ONLY 10 PEOPLE IN AT A TIME.

Memorial Service, Saturday 2:00pm Wilson Co. Memorial Gardens. Rev. Willie E. Gant, Jr., Eulogist.

THERE WILL BE ONLY 10 PEOPLE ALLOWED UNDER THE TENT, EVERYONE ELSE PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLES, AS WE ARE STILL PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

Please keep the Gant Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements entrusted to JC Hellum Funeral Home 107 Stokes St. Lebanon, Tn. 37087 (615)444-4558

Guest Book

My Sincerest Condolences to you during this time of Bereavement.. my thoughts and Prayers are with you. Shelia Dodd

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I use to work with Willie at Steve's N Sons he came to visit and always sent us a birthday card I will miss laughing with Willie. Rest easy. Dale and Jennett Williamson

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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